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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.41, 1,593.83 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.41, 1,593.83 and 331.96 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.41 : 1,593.83 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.41/1,593.83 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.41x = 1,593.83 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.41x = 529,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,087.81/1,062.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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